The harsh reality of "Top Model"

July 31, 2013 12:45 PM

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Mirjana Puhar, who recently competed on "America's Next Top Model," was killed in a triple homicide. The 19-year-old was romantically involved with Houston native Denzel Wells, another "ANTM" finalist, during their time on the show.

Mirjana Puhar, who recently competed on "America's Next Top Model," was killed in a triple homicide. The 19-year-old was romantically involved with Houston native Denzel Wells, another "ANTM" finalist, during ... more

Police said in a statement that 19-year-old Rangel-Hernandez has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Mirjana Puhar and two other victims.

Police said in a statement that 19-year-old Rangel-Hernandez has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Mirjana Puhar and two other victims.

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In Season 8, Renee Alway came in third place. She was arrested after a six-hour standoff with police. She was booked on suspicion of burglary, fraud, possession of narcotics, forged bills and committing a felony while on bail. less

In Season 8, Renee Alway came in third place. She was arrested after a six-hour standoff with police. She was booked on suspicion of burglary, fraud, possession of narcotics, forged bills and committing a ... more

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Here she is in 2007.

Here she is in 2007.

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Cycle 8's Jael Strauss, now a meth addict, appeared on "Dr. Phil" for a dramatic intervention. Her once-quirky features have been replaced by a drug-addled face.

Cycle 8's Jael Strauss, now a meth addict, appeared on "Dr. Phil" for a dramatic intervention. Her once-quirky features have been replaced by a drug-addled face.

Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry publicly derided the show and its lack of opportunities. That didn't sit well with Tyra Banks, who banished Curry from all "Top Model" promos and appearances. Curry posed for Playboy (another no-no), married Christopher Knight of "The Brady Bunch" on a VH1 reality show and divorced him a few years later. less

Cycle 1 winner Adrianne Curry publicly derided the show and its lack of opportunities. That didn't sit well with Tyra Banks, who banished Curry from all "Top Model" promos and appearances. Curry posed for ... more

Cycle 1's Elyse Sewell built a solid overseas modeling career after the show. But she was arrested alongside boyfriend Martin Crandall of the Shins in 2008 when he allegedly assaulted her in a Sacramento hotel. Both their cases were later dismissed. less

Cycle 1's Elyse Sewell built a solid overseas modeling career after the show. But she was arrested alongside boyfriend Martin Crandall of the Shins in 2008 when he allegedly assaulted her in a Sacramento hotel. ... more

Cycle 4's Brandy Rusher, a Houston native, was charged with a misdemeanor in 2010 for resisting arrest when police knocked on her door due to complaints of loud music. She reportedly shoved and cursed officers before attempting to flee. less

Cycle 4's Brandy Rusher, a Houston native, was charged with a misdemeanor in 2010 for resisting arrest when police knocked on her door due to complaints of loud music. She reportedly shoved and cursed officers ... more

Cycle 5's Lisa D'amato returned to win 2011's "All Stars" competition (though many say the finale was re-shot when true champ Angelea Preston was disqualified). Between appearances, D'Amato appeared on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" for addictions to alcohol, marijuana, amphetamines, cocaine and mushrooms. less

Cycle 5's Lisa D'amato returned to win 2011's "All Stars" competition (though many say the finale was re-shot when true champ Angelea Preston was disqualified). Between appearances, D'Amato appeared on ... more

Cycle 5's Brittany "Bre" Scullark was arrested in New York City in 2009 for disorderly conduct after getting into a tussle a woman at a Starbucks over a laptop. Scullark went on to appear on "All Stars."

Cycle 5's Brittany "Bre" Scullark was arrested in New York City in 2009 for disorderly conduct after getting into a tussle a woman at a Starbucks over a laptop. Scullark went on to appear on "All Stars."

Cycle 7 winner CariDee English doesn't have a record. But she did go on record, via comments on a Gawker post, about the "horrific" mental stress of trying to navigate a real modeling career after the show. She also said producers "should have evaluated (meth addict Jael Strauss) a lot more before letting her on the show." less

Cycle 7 winner CariDee English doesn't have a record. But she did go on record, via comments on a Gawker post, about the "horrific" mental stress of trying to navigate a real modeling career after the show. She ... more

Cycle 9's Bianca Golden got into a physical fight with "Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky in 2008 at the Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both were arrested and charged with assault with actual bodily harm. Golden went to appear on "All Stars." less

Cycle 9's Bianca Golden got into a physical fight with "Hairspray" actress Nikki Blonsky in 2008 at the Providenciales International Airport in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Both were arrested and charged with ... more

Cycle 14's Angelea Preston went on to 2011's "All Stars," where she made the finals. But she was mysteriously disqualified with no explanation. She gave birth to a baby boy in August and later said she was eliminated because of her past as an escort. less

Cycle 14's Angelea Preston went on to 2011's "All Stars," where she made the finals. But she was mysteriously disqualified with no explanation. She gave birth to a baby boy in August and later said she was ... more